# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 12. Grievance Procedures in State Personnel Management System

### Subtitle 2. Grievance Procedure

#### Section 12-203

(a) A grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the grievant's appointing authority. The grievant shall provide a copy of the grievance to the grievant's supervisor when the grievance is filed.

(b) A grievance procedure must be initiated by an employee within 20 days after:

  (1) the occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance; or

  (2) the employee first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance.

(c) Within 10 days after receiving a grievance, the appointing authority shall hold a conference with the grievant and they shall attempt to resolve the grievance.

(d) Within 10 days after the conference, the appointing authority shall issue a written decision to the grievant and may grant any appropriate remedy under Sec. 12-402(a) of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)